AN upside-down car registration busted thugs in Mpumalanga.
SAPS members were conducting stop-and-search operations when two minibus taxis emerged.
According to Mpumalanga Police spokesman, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, one of the minibuses was being towed and cops searched both taxis.
He said the SAPS members discovered an unusual sight of the the registration number plates on one of the minibuses being towed placed upside down.
“Police then intensified their search and stumbled upon an unlicensed firearm which was reportedly found inside the minibus.
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“The driver of the minibus was also in possession of live ammunition inside his pockets without a firearm license. On further investigations, it was established that the firearm was reported stolen in Alberton, Ekurhuleni,” said Mohlala
He said the two suspects aged 34 and 38 were arrested as well as charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm with ammunition.
He said the suspects appeared at the Balfour Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 27 December 2023 facing the said charges.
Mohlala said the firearm will undergo ballistic testing to ascertain if it was not used in other criminal activities.
The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has commended members for conducting a thorough search.
"Our members did a great job. Somehow the lives of people were saved and also averted possible robberies. We will always ensure safety for our communities." said the General.
